Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQE Steering Wheel Airbag

Yes, the EQE is fitted with a steering wheel airbag as standard across all variants — it is a fully electric saloon but still uses a conventional SRS airbag system in the steering column hub, just like any other modern Mercedes-Benz. Because it is electric there is no engine-related reason for the part to be absent, and all production EQEs left the factory with one. It is a safety-critical, single-use component, so professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295 saloon) launched in the UK for the 2022 model year, and a mid-cycle update arrived for 2024 — the physical steering wheel design can differ across that facelift boundary, which may affect whether the airbag module drops straight in. Name the boundary to your breaker and ask them to check the part number against your exact registration before purchasing. Because airbag modules must also be compatible with the specific SRS control unit in your car, this is another reason to confirm compatibility with the breaker rather than assume a year-to-year swap will work.

The steering wheel airbag itself is a standard safety fitment across EQE trim levels, but the trim level does influence which steering wheel is fitted — for example, AMG Line models typically carry a sportier flat-bottomed wheel, which may house a physically different airbag module compared to the standard wheel on Business or Premium trims. This means trim level is worth confirming with the breaker, as the module that sits inside the hub is designed around a specific wheel assembly. Always provide your registration and trim details to the breaker so they can match the correct unit.

The EQE, EQS, and W214 E-Class are related platforms and may share some interior components, but Mercedes-Benz airbag modules are calibrated to work with the specific SRS system in each model, and you should not assume cross-model compatibility. Whether a part from a related model will correctly interface with your EQE's SRS control unit is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration. Given the safety-critical nature of airbags, fitting an unverified module from a different model is not recommended.

Confirm with the breaker that the module has not been deployed — a used airbag that has fired is single-use and cannot be refitted safely. Ask them to verify compatibility with your specific SRS system against your registration, as airbag module compatibility with a particular control unit is something only the breaker or a qualified technician can properly confirm. Because this is a safety-critical component, professional installation and, where necessary, SRS system coding or reset by a Mercedes-Benz specialist is strongly advisable.